Tess Robinson Hayes

Tess Hayes is a professional specializing in sustainable agriculture and climate change, currently serving as a Senior Associate for Agriculture & Food at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development since April 2023. Prior experience includes leading emissions portfolio coordination at Sustainability Victoria, serving as a Teaching Associate at the University of Melbourne, and advising on coastal resilience policies at the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Additional roles include policy analysis on climate change at the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and contributing to citizen science initiatives at the Environment Protection Authority Victoria. Tess holds a Master of Environment with a focus on Climate Change from the University of Melbourne and a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) with Honours from RMIT University.